The 1965 Shelby GT350R is going back into production

[RocZX]

The 1965 Shelby GT350R is going back into production thanks to handful of people who helped to build the original model.
Officially licensed by Ford and Shelby, the continuation cars will be built by the Original Venice Crew which is comprised of former Shelby American employees Peter Brock, Jim Marietta, and Ted Sutton.
The company will base the model off 1965 Mustangs which are equipped with a 4.7-liter (289 cubic inch) V8 engine and a four-speed Borg Warner transmission. This is the same basis for the Shelby GT350 but the cars will incorporate several enhancements which were designed by Brock but left out of the original model due to time constraints.

The updates include a new front valance, Plexiglas windows, and a Ford-designed independent rear suspension. According to Brock, "While these changes may look subtle, they combine with the new suspension to dramatically change the character of the car.”

Production is slated to begin this fall and the company says the model will be "authentic from its spartan race-bred interior to the mechanicals and cosmetics." As a result, the cars will feature fully reconditioned bodies, a period correct transmission, and an engine sourced from the Carroll Shelby Engine Company.

Production will be limited to 36 units and the first model will make several appearances around Monterey, California this week.

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[RACECAR]

Wow, that is awesome 👍 Cool to see this now exist alongside the current GT 350R, though I'm already slightly confused by it being made now yet classed as a 1965 model.

 

[05XR8]

Awesome!
I'd rather they all stood behind the car, though.

 

[GTboyz]

Whoa an IRS.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Is this going to be the new trend? Manufacturers bringing back old stock of vehicles for boutique buyers?

 

[RocZX]

I'm already slightly confused by it being made now yet classed as a 1965 model.

It sounds like they will be upgrading 1965 Mustang with V8 to become GT350R.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

One last cash cow to sell to 'Boomers before they all die. At least it's almost over.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Is this going to be the new trend? Manufacturers bringing back old stock of vehicles for boutique buyers?

Probably, since most of the existing classics that collectors want either aren't up for market right now, were wrecked beyond repair or, in some cases, deliberately ruined to try and cash in on the barn find craze. Even first-gen Mustangs, which are the quintessential car for first-time classic owners, are getting hard to find these days.

 

[Tornado]

Is this going to be the new trend? Manufacturers bringing back old stock of vehicles for boutique buyers?

Shelby has been doing this off an on since I think the mid 90s.

 

[05XR8]

Probably, since most of the existing classics that collectors want either aren't up for market right now, were wrecked beyond repair or, in some cases, deliberately ruined to try and cash in on the barn find craze. Even first-gen Mustangs, which are the quintessential car for first-time classic owners, are getting hard to find these days.

I remember 10years ago on eBay, someone was selling a completely rusted '65 Mustang fastback shell, with "original rust" quoted as the selling point, for $25k.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I don't really see an issue with it, many popular and yet valuable things have remake or reissues. Why should cars be exempt from this? I'm glad they actually care to bring something back that is classic to the modern era with some modern take.